Policies
Gadabout Motor Coaches
Our coaches are the most modern available, are driven by experienced professionals and are equipped with lavatories, PA systems, radios, air conditioning, reclining seats, and TV/DVD.
Itinerary Changes
Gadabout Tours reserves the right to make changes in the itinerary, accommodations, and meal choices due to reasons beyond our control. Gadabout Tours reserves the right to adjust prices should there be any significant increases, although none are anticipated. Gadabout Tours reserves the right to cancel any trip due to lack of participation.
Bus Rules
No alcohol Is Permitted On Gadabout Tour Buses At Anytime
All coolers must be stored under the bus while traveling. While traveling on the bus, please be respectful to others — no smoking and no swearing. If anyone becomes disrespectful to others in any way, the police will be called and you will be removed from the bus. Gadabout Tours reserves the right to terminate the tour of any person(s) who makes himself objectionable to other passengers or who disrupts or endangers the operation of the tour.
Seating
On one–day tours, we will reserve the front seats for people with medical problems; all other seats will be on a first come, first serve basis. On overnight tours, your seat will be assigned by date of booking. No seat rotation. To be fair: no exceptions!
Gratuities To Driver And Tour Escort
Tipping is optional, based on the quality of service rendered. There is no set amount for gratuities, although we do suggest $1.00 per person on day trips and $2.00 – $3.00 per person per day on overnight trips for both the driver and escort. Such gratuity should be extended on an individual and voluntary basis.
Luggage
Baggage handling is always provided. The handling charge for one suitcase is included in the price of the tour. A small overnight bag is also permitted, if carried by the passenger. Baggage tags are provided – we require all bags to be tagged. Gadabout Tours will not assume any liability for lost or damaged luggage.
Travel Identification Documents
Passports are required for U.S. citizens flying or cruising out of the US and all land–based border crossing to Canada and Mexico. Non–US citizens should contact the Canadian Government Office of Tourism for information on current requirements for entry into Canada and re–entry into the US. Gadabout Tours is not responsible for failure of passengers to carry proper documentation.
Reservations & Deposits
All Gadabout tours require advanced reservations by calling the office at 1-800-457-3966. The following deposit requirements apply to all advanced reservations.
One–Day Tours
All one-day tours over fifty dollars ($50.00) require a twenty-dollar ($20.00) deposit per person. This deposit must be mailed within ten (10) days of your reservation. Balance is due thirty (30) days prior to departure. If the cost of the one–day tour is fifty dollars ($50.00) or less, full payment must be mailed within ten (10) days of your reservation. For reservations made within two (2) weeks of the departure date, full payment must be made at the time of booking. Reservations will automatically cancel if payment is not received within two weeks of making the reservation.
Overnight Tours
All deposits are due within ten (10) days of booking. Balance is due thirty (30) days prior to departure. For reservations made within two (2) weeks of the departure date, full payment must be made at the time of booking. Deposit amounts are per person and are as follows:
| Price | Deposit | Price | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 – $199 | $25.00 | $300 – $399 | $75.00 |
| $200 – $299 | $50.00 | $400 – up | $100.00 |
Note: Please inquire regarding the payment policy regarding all overnight tours that involve an airline or cruise ship travel.
Payment
If paying by check, clearly identify tour name and date for which payment is being made. Please make checks payable to Gadabout Tours and mail to: 148 Old Route 22, Dover Plains, NY 12522. We also accept MasterCard and Visa.
Triple & Quad Accommodations
These are sold with the understanding that there will be two double beds in each room. Individual beds for each person cannot be guaranteed. In some cases, roll–a–way beds are available at an additional cost. This must be requested and paid for before the tour departure date.
Cancellation For Sporting Events
In the event a baseball game or NASCAR race is cancelled due to weather conditions, Gadabout Tours will provide you with the ticket to the event. You will be responsible to find your own transportation on the rain date. Gadabout Tours will not give refunds or credits for any sporting event due to a weather-related cancellation.
Disclaimer Statement
"Tour Operator" and its affiliated entities and its employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns, neither own nor operate any person or entity which is to, or does, provide goods or services for these trips or tours. Because "Tour Operator" does not maintain any control over the personnel, equipment, or operations of these suppliers, "Tour Operator" assumes no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any personal injury, death, property damage, or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent, willful, or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any of the tour suppliers, or other employees or agents, (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, instrument owned, operated or otherwise by any of these suppliers, or (3) any wrongful, willful, or negligent act or omissions on any part of any other party not under the supervision or control of the Operator.